Overview
Maria Parra is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Precocious Puberty, Turner Syndrome, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1215 Pleasant St Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50309
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Parra has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maria Parra
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria Parra?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria Parra by calling their office at 515-241-6500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Maria Parra a top-rated expert for Precocious Puberty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria Parra is classified as an Experienced expert for Precocious Puberty, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Maria Parra specialize in?
While Dr. Maria Parra is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Precocious Puberty, Turner Syndrome, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Maria Parra participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Maria Parra has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Precocious Puberty. You can view a list of Dr. Maria Parra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Maria Parra accept my insurance?
Dr. Maria Parra accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-241-6500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Parra isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- IntersexDr. Parra isExperienced. Learn about Intersex.
- Precocious PubertyDr. Parra isExperienced. Learn about Precocious Puberty.
- Turner SyndromeDr. Parra isExperienced. Learn about Turner Syndrome.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Parra isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Parra isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).